Commanders rookie Brian Robinson has been shot multiple times in an apparent robbery attempt, JP Finlay of 106.7 The Fan reported Sunday evening. Sources tell Finlay Robinson's injuries are non-life-threatening.
Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan further reports that Robinson was the victim of a carjacking and was shot while in D.C. earlier Sunday.
Larry Calhoun of DC News Now reports that there was a shooting on H Street in the area of 8th and H St. Northeast and that D.C. Police were investigating a shooting in which one victim suffered gunshot wounds and a second victim suffered a graze wound injury.
The Washington Post reports that police are looking for two juveniles with shoulder-length dreadlocks. One was wearing a black or brown shirt with yellow smiley faces on it. No further details were available, per The Post.
The Commanders released the following statement: "We have been made aware that Brian Robinson, Jr. was the victim of an attempted armed robbery or carjacking in Washington, D.C. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated at the hospital, where Team officials are on-site with him. We ask that you please respect Brian's privacy at this time."
Multiple Commanders officials visited Robinson at the hospital, Finlay reports, including team owners Dan and Tanya Snyder, team president Jason Wright, GM Martin Mayhew and team doctors.